Sanya cultural coastal 3-Day Tour

Kneel before the 108m Sea Guanyin, her triple gaze blessing azure waters. Climb 108 steps, touch golden lotus petals, and feast on monastery tofu at twilight. Wander Tianya Town’s bougainvillea-draped lanes, jet-ski coral gardens, and trace “Edge of Sky” inscriptions on the 2-yuan note’s Pillar of Southern Sky.

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  • Tour Code: ST-HTTY-03
  • Time: 3 Days
  • Cities: Sanya
  • Accommodation: 2 nights (4-stars hotel)

Included with every escorted tour

  • Professional English speaking guide.
  • Domestic flights/High-speed Train Fee.
  • Hotel with breakfast in the itinerary.
  • Entrance fees of all the attractions as listed.

Day 1: Sanya Arrival

Nanshan Sea Guanyin → Tianya Town → Tianya Haijiao → Coconut Dream Corridor

4-Stars Hotel

 

Morning: Nanshan Cultural Tourism Zone
After breakfast, visit the 108-meter Sea Guanyin Statue—world’s tallest offshore Buddhist icon. Its revered triple-faced design symbolizes:

  • North: Sutra chest (wisdom)

  • East: Lotus (peace)

  • West: Prayer beads (compassion)
    Fulfilling Guanyin’s vow to "dwell eternally in the South Sea," this embodies the Bodhisattva of Compassion.

Afternoon: Tianya Town (天涯小镇)
Discover this 400-year-old fishing village, hailed as "Wenmen Ancient Trail"—a cultural gateway in western Sanya.

  • Aesthetic: White-and-blue buildings draped in bougainvillea, framed by turquoise seas.

  • Experiences: Jet skiing, sailing, and other premium watersports in its nutrient-rich bay.

Tianya Haijiao (天涯海角 "Edge of Sky, Rim of Sea")
Sanya’s iconic landmark where love vows echo against carved boulders:

  • Sacred Rocks: "Tianya""Haijiao", and "Pillar of Southern Sky" (featured on China’s 2-yuan banknote).

  • Cultural Evolution: Once symbolizing exile, now embodies eternal romance and wanderlust.

  • Photo Ops: Wedding shoots against crashing waves; postcards stamped at Love Post Office.

Late Afternoon: Coconut Dream Corridor (椰梦长廊)
Stroll this 20-km palm-fringed boulevard—Sanya’s premier sunset viewpoint.

  • Golden Hour: Silhouetted coconuts against tangerine skies create dreamy tropical tableaus.

  • Tip: UV remains intense; wear sunglasses/hats.

Day 1: Sanya Arrival Day 1: Sanya Arrival Day 1: Sanya Arrival

Day 2: Sanya

Xidao Island → The Legend of Sanya Show

4-Stars Hotel

Breakfast

 

Morning: Xidao Island (西岛)
After breakfast, journey to Xidao—Hainan’s oldest fishing-village island, just 30min from downtown Sanya. Dubbed "Sanya’s Gulangyu", this bohemian sanctuary blends glass-clear waters, coral reefs, and 400-year-old heritage with less crowds than Wuzhizhou.

Watersports (Self-funded):

  • Jet skiing, parasailing, sailing

  • Snorkeling/diving amid "underwater forests" of parrotfish and staghorn coral

Afternoon: The Legend of Sanya (三亚千古情)
Witness China’s grandest stage spectacle at the 4,700-seat Xianguoqing Theater (one of Earth’s largest).

Show Highlights:
23m x 60m Sculpture Wall: Depicts Lady Xian—matriarch who unified Lingnan atop a war elephant (6th c. CE).
High-Tech Sorcery: 390+ automated stages, holograms, and drone swarms bring history alive.
Epic Chapters:

  1. Luobi Cave: Sanya’s prehistoric human origins

  2. Deer Turns Head: Li ethnic love legend

  3. Lady Xian: Warrior queen’s triumphs

  4. Maritime Silk Road: Shipwrecks & spice routes

  5. Jianzhen’s Voyage: Tang monk’s sea pilgrimage to Japan

Where ancient spirits dance with laser beams, and coral-dusted shores echo in thunderous drums.

Day 2: Sanya Day 2: Sanya Day 2: Sanya

Day 3: Sanya Departure

Wuzhizhou Island → Houhai Village 

Breakfast

 

Morning
After breakfast, transfer to the pier and ferry to Wuzhizhou Island—a butterfly-shaped oasis (1.48 km²) with crystalline waters (visibility: 6-27m). Nestled 2.7km offshore, it faces Nanwan Monkey Island northward and neighbors Yalong Bay ("World's Top Bay") to the south. Its vibrant marine ecosystem thrives with sea cucumbers, lobsters, parrotfish, and tropical fish, while southern reefs preserve pristine coral—making it China’s premier diving site.

Island Highlights:

  • Sunrise Rock (观日岩): Climb the southeastern cliffs for panoramic views of the island and South China Sea—ideal for dawn vistas.

  • Seaview Boardwalk (观海长廊): Spot crabs on reefs and schools of tropical fish in turquoise shallows.

  • Electric Cart Tour: Circle the island effortlessly.

Thrilling Add-ons (Self-funded):

  • Helicopter tours

  • Wind Tunnel Experience (indoor skydiving)

  • Watersports: Jet skiing, parasailing, banana boats, kayaking, coral reef diving.

Dining:
Flamingo Restaurant or Night Seafood Market serving:

  • Coconut chicken hotpot

  • Freshly caught seafood BBQ

  • Tropical fruit platters

  • Chilled coconut drinks

Afternoon: Houhai Village
A peninsula embraced by Houhai Bay (north), Empress Bay (south), and Haitang Bay (east). Retaining its fishing village charm, you can:

  • Join locals foraging at low tide

  • Buy fresh catches for grill-your-own dinners

  • Surf at Empress Bay—renowned as China's surfing village with year-round waves (best Oct-Apr).

  • Unwind at bonfire-lit beach parties with live music.

Local Bites:
Grilled scallops, pepper-salt crab, bamboo rice, Qingbuliang (coconut milk dessert), claypot chicken congee.

Evening
Return to your hotel. If time permits:

  • First Market Night Bazaar: Sanya’s oldest夜市 for seafood wok-fries, tropical fruits, Hainan noodles.

  • Beach Bars: Sip cocktails with sea views.

  • "The Legend of Sanya" Show: Epic cultural performance with stunning visuals.

Day 3: Sanya Departure Day 3: Sanya Departure Day 3: Sanya Departure

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